“Women are tired of jewelry-looking jewelry,” celebrated American designer David Webb once noted. In response, he created a menagerie of whimsical animals rendered as rings, brooches, earrings and, especially, bangle bracelets. This playfulness permeates all Webb’s work, which is characterized by brightly hued enamel and color-saturated semiprecious stones like coral, azurmalachite and turquoise, the notable exception being the clear, elegant rock crystal for which he had an affinity.
The North Carolina native apprenticed with his uncle, a silversmith, before moving to New York, where he established David Webb Inc. in 1948. He had no formal training in jewelry design. Instead, he culled inspiration from the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Americas, as well as the traditions of India and China — influences discernible in such pieces as his collar necklaces and talisman-like sautoirs.
Webb’s first animal bracelet was produced in 1957. His most famous, the zebra, took shape in 1963; its stripes now form the company’s logo. Although Webb died in 1975, his company continues to produce designs drawn from his extensive archives, and every piece is still made in the workshop above its Madison Avenue store.
Find an alluring collection of David Webb jewelry on 1stDibs, including earrings, brooches and other accessories.
David Webb Cabochon Sapphire & Emerald Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Cabochon Sapphire & Emerald Bracelet This beautiful bracelet is made of platinum and 18 karat white gold set with 43 cabochon sapphires, the largest of which is appro...
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
David Webb Emerald and Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald and Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet A bangle featuring a large center cabochon emerald set with round cut diamonds, pear shape sapphires and cabochon emeralds M...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Cocktail Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Cocktail Dome Ring David Webb GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 2.30 ct emerald cut diamond at the center accented with round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum....
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Band Ring A ring featuring antique cut diamonds & emeralds. Diamond Weight: approximately 2.10 carats Emerald Weight: approximately .35 carats ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald and Pearl Torsade Beaded Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Pearl Torsade Beaded Bracelet A torsade bracelet featuring beaded emeralds and cultured pearls, accented with round-cut diamonds. Pearls are approximately 6.40 mm Appr...
Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
David Webb 8 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald and Diamond Ring. A ring featuring a center Colombian emerald cut emerald surrounded by two rows of round cut diamonds. Emerald Weight: approximately 8.35 carats...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum Green Emerald and Diamond Flexible Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum Green Emerald And Diamond Flexible Bracelet. The flexible foliate band, designed as a trilliant and straight-cut diamond vine, set with smooth cabochon green emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Diamonds, Cabochon Emeralds Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bracelet by David Webb crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum, mounted with 14 lovely green cabochon emeralds and round cut diamonds. Bracelet Width: 0.8 inches Inside Cir...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Bangle A bold and masterful creation by David Webb, this extraordinary bangle exudes regal elegance with its intricate craftsmanship and captiv...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Cross River Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Emerald 20.62 cts.; Dia. 3.44 cts.; Sapphire 3.28 cts. Size: 2.5" in diameter Creator: David Webb Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 50 grams Period: 2018 The David Webb ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Raymond Yard Cabochon Emeralds and Diamonds Bracelet
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Cabochon Emeralds weighing a total of approximately 25.00 carats and Cushion and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 17.60 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18ky Carved Jade Hammered Gold Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb clamper cuff bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that perfectly combines elegance and modernity. Crafted from Platinum and 18K yellow gold, the cuff features a hi...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Platinum
